Bulk carrier SEA HONEST stranded in Alger, abandoned by owner

Bulk carrier SEA HONEST is stranded in Alger, Algeria, since late June. Vessel understood to make an emergency call to Alger after mechanical failure, which was fixed, but vessel was detained for company’s debts. SEA HONEST is still at Alger, 19 crew weren’t paid for four months, vessel running out of fuel, water and food supplies, Captain Turkish authorties for help. Crew comprise 4 Turkish and 15 Indian nationalities. Owner Vera Denizcilik understood to file for bankruptcy.